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Khandu reviews railway projects in Arunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu with NFR (Construction) general manager NK Prasad (right) at Itanagar. Image credit - Northeast Now

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday reviewed all the railway projects in the State with the officials from Northeastern Frontier Railway (construction).

During the meeting with NF Railway (Construction) general manager NK Prasad, the Chief Minister had discussion on construction of Murkongselek to Pasighat railway line.

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He assured all cooperation of State government in expediting the project.

The discussion also included review on status of several ambitious railway projects proposed in Arunachal.

The 190 km Bhalukpong-Tawang railway line will involve 177km of tunneling.

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Estimated to be completed in 10 years, survey works involving marking of alignment, soil inspection etc has been completed and DPR will soon be prepared.

The Chief Minister also enquired about other railway projects such as Pasighat-Tezu, Bame-Aalo, and all other projects proposed in the foothill areas of the state.

Khandu further discussed on scope to help farmers export their produce by railway expanding its role for transportation of perishable cargo items.

He also sought status on satisfaction level of customers on rail service from Naharlagun to Guwahati and Tinsukia.

The Chief Minister urged the railway officials to maintain customer satisfaction level and to impose ban on use of non-biodegradable products.

He suggested the railways maintain utmost hygiene and to use perishable items like bamboo products.

 

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